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This text gives a concise account of the principle and practices of management in the context of ongoing globalizations of business across the world. Taking the well known 'Systems' approach towards management (as its past editions), the text integrates the five constituent management functions, namely; planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling. This book provides a clear understanding of the art of management practices. It place increased emphasis on strategic planning, organizational decision-making, managing people developing leadership style and techniques of control system. In text examples and end of the chapter cases would give a real life perspective of managing. Boxed exhibits would provide additional insights or illustrate managerial concepts. The book examines emerging issues of importance pertaining to organizational change, creativity and innovation. Contents : 1. Introduction to Management 2. Evolution of Management Thought 3. Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Management 4. Fundamentals of Planning 5. Objectives and Process of Planning 6. Strategies, Policies and Planning 7. Managerial, Policies and Planning 8. Managerial Decision-making 9. Fundamentals of Organizing 10. Strategic Organization Structure 11. Line and Staff Authority and Decentralization 12. Effective Organizing and Organisational Culture 13. Human Resource Management and Staffing 14. Performance Appraisal and Career Strategy 15. Organisational Change and Organisational Development 16. Managing and the Human Factor 17. Motivating Employees for Job Performance 18. Leadership 19. Managing Communication 20. The Control Function 21. Productivity and Operation Management 22. Direct Control Versus Preventive Control 23. Management Information Systems 24. International Management
